Worst Films of 2014

Welcome to Part 1 of my two-part year end lists. I'm going to start off with the Worst Films of 2014, my Top Ten of 2014 will arrive before the New Year. 2014 was a very strong year for films, probably the best mix of independent and blockbuster films in a long time. However, there were some bad eggs this year. I'm starting off my list by stating that I have not seen every film this year and this list is strictly based on the ones I have seen. Enjoy my Worst Films of 2014 list!

5. The Judge

Director: David Dobkin

A lot of people have disagreed with me on this one, but I was personally very disappointed with this film. Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall give it their all in a film that is so predictable, bland, and purely unoriginal. Let's not forget that this film features one of the most offensive portrayals of the mentally handicapped community thanks to Jeremy Strong's performance here. I truly expected something special with this film, but instead we get a cliche-ridden and dull mess of a film.

                                                                                                 4. Jersey Boys

                                                                                                 Director: Clint Eastwood

What happened to Clint Eastwood? He used to be one of the better actor-turned-directors around. Now, it seems that age is coming to him. I expected a fun musical romp, but instead we get a boring, poorly made, and dull music biopic. I've never seen the musical it's based off of, but I know people who have and they stated that the movie and the musical are nothing alike. Skip this at all costs.

3. Transformers: Age of Extinction

Director: Michael Bay

Other friends and critics put this film as their #1 for the Worst of 2014. While it is a terrible film, there are two even worse movies than this. But yes, this film is overlong, dumb beyond belief, and a bad example of Hollywood pushing sequels every year. I'm happy that Bay is no longer directing this franchise, but I think it's time for Hollywood to stop pushing sequels for this.

                                                                                                  2. The Purge: Anarchy

                                                                                                  Director: James DeMonaco

I'll start this choice with a bit of a disclaimer, I did not see the first Purge film. I've heard nothing but terrible things and missed it in the theater. However, I went to see its sequel right away because I heard that it was better than the first one. And what did I see instead? A film so stupid beyond belief that I almost walked out within its first 15 minutes. Terrible acting, predictable, and horribly written. If people are saying that this terrible film is better than the first one, I plan on never seeing the first one.

1. The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Director: Marc Webb

Anyone who talks to me on a regular basis should not be surprised that this is my #1 for Worst of 2014. But for anyone who doesn't, I'll explain. This is the first film since The Last Airbender where I left the movie angry because the filmmakers literally have no respect for the source material. Andrew Garfield is a horrible Peter Parker, Electro and the Green Goblin are a joke, and the film is so poorly scripted that half of the many subplots introduced aren't even covered. I really hope Sony sells this to Marvel. 

I hope you all enjoyed my Worst Films of 2014 list, stay tuned for my Top Ten that will arrive in a day or two. Feel free to comment on what you thought of my list and if there are any films that you feel deserve to be on this list.